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Hyannis, Massachusetts Travel Guide
Hyannis is a village on the Cape Cod Peninsula of Massachusetts. It is known for its beautiful beaches and the private Kennedy Compound.
Thousands go to Hyannis every summer to go to the beaches. Water sports are popular with swimming, kayaking, jet skiing, boating, boogie boards, water skiing, whale watching and fishing.
Hyannis’ Kalmus Beach is popular with windsurfers. It has constant breezes and good waves coming in from Nantucket Sound. A large beach, it is divided into two sections, one for windsurfing and the other for swimming. The winds also make this beach a great place for flying kites. Picnic tables and a snack bar make lunch easy and convenient.
Another family friendly beach, Veterans Beach is home to a memorial shrine honoring John F. Kennedy and a Korean War Memorial. The beach is a great place for shelling with treasures of the sea washing up on the shore year round.
The largest beach in the area, Sandy Neck Beach has over 6 miles of pebbly sands plus trails for off-road vehicles. The beach features breathtaking views of Cape Cod Bay and the surrounding coastline.
Hyannis has a friendly laid back, old fashioned vibe reminiscent of slower times. Go for a walk, visit the candy store or get an ice cream. Find a rocking chair and watch the waves. Chill out.
Attractions
There’s a lot to do in Hyannis. Visit the JFK Hyannis Museum or see vintage sports cars at Toad Hall.
Enjoy a delicious dinner of fresh seafood. Try a local Wine & Wine Jelly Sauce Tasting.
Go stand up paddleboarding on a Walk On Water Nature Tour or take a Kayak Tour.
See humpback, finback, or North Atlantic Right whales on the Cape Ann Whale Watch.
Hotel Deals
Hotels.com has a great sale going that can make your visit to Hyannis more affordable. Save up to 59% on the following hotels.
- Castle Dawn Motel 59% Discount
- Hunters Green Cape Cod 50% Discount
- Days Inn by Wyndham West Yarmouth/Hyannis 46% Discount
- Hyannis Host Inn 45% Discount
- GuestLodge 44% Discount
- Cape Cod Inn 43% Discount
- Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Hyannis 40% Discount
- Hyannis Inn 40% Discount
- All Seasons Resort 39% Discount
- Yarmouth Resort 37% Discount
- Sea Coast Inn 34% Discount
- The Mariner Resort 34% Discount
- Liberty Hill Inn 29% Discount
- Hyannis Harbor Hotel 26% Discount
- Best Western Cape Cod Hotel 25% Discount
- Heritage House Hotel 25% Discount
- Holiday Hill Inn & Suites 21% Discount
- Bayside Resort Hotel 20% Discount
- Cape Codder Resort & Spa 20% Discount
- Aiden by Best Western at Cape Point 19% Discount
- Holiday Inn Hyannis 18% Discount
- Veranda Cape Cod Family Resort 17% Discount
- Cape Winds Resort, a VRI resort 16% Discount
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis 16% Discount
- Spring Garden Inn 15% Discount
- Cape Sands Inn 14% Discount
- Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Cod 14% Discount
- Courtyard by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis 13% Discount
- Parkers River Motel 13% Discount
- Ambassador Inn & Suites 12% Discount
- The Earl of Sandwich Motel 11% Discount
- Inn At Swan River 10% Discount
- Sea Mist Resort, a VRI resort 10% Discount
- Tidewater Inn 9% Discount
- Cape Cod Irish Village 8% Discount
- Lamb & Lion inn 8% Discount
- Ocean Mist Beach Hotel & Suite 8% Discount
- Sandy Neck Hotel 8% Discount
- Blue Rock Resort 7% Discount
- Santuit Inn 7% Discount
- Craigville Beach Inn 5% Discount
- The Dunes Motor Inn 5% Discount